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I a a ride wuss and at first I preferred Universal Studios to Disney. There was plenty to do and I did not feel confined to "kiddie rides". I did not think I would like IOA but they also have attractions that are great fun. I love Spiderman. I could spend hours in Seussland, just taking it in. I would not go on a weekend and then complain because of the crowds. I do enjoy staying on site. The hotels are beautiful and front of the line access is great.
If you can go with an open mind, go. It is not Disney. The cast members do make lots of Disney jokes. I would not wear a Disney shirt unless I wanted remarks directed at me.
Yes, great way to put Universal. They just aren't the same. You can't compare them. They have a Nickelodeon area for kids if memory serves me right. It's a really neat park. It's really pretty. Universal is such a fun place!!
Thank you for all this information. We will be going to Harry Potter world for the first time in June. It was the only way I could get my oldest DD to agree to the trip during the "melting" season.
I hope that I survive the experience - not because I won't enjoy the stuff, because I am such a Disney person. I hate Six Flags and most other parks like that.
I've been to six flags Magic Mountain, New England and Great Adventure and Universal is nothing like them. It is much cleaner and newer and much more for the non-thrill rider to do. There is a lot ore theming, too.
Go with an open mind, understand and appreciate the Disney jokes and you will have a good time. Have an attitude that all is in good fun and it's ok to poke fun at Disney.
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the harry potter section is very small but the ride was cool. I would not waste my money on universal if your kids do not like big rides also if your kids do not like dark rides then they will not like the harry potter ride as it is dark and you can not see the person sitting next to you so you will not be able to touch them if they get scared
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I had a lot of friends who went to WWOHP and they all have come back and LOVED it! I'm a Universal Studios fan as well as Disney. You can't really compare Disney and Universal. They both have great things about them. City Walk is great too!
Couldn't agree more. There is no way to compare the two, totally different kinda parks. To me, I compare US to Canada's Wonderland (Our local park) and it blows it away.
As far as improving their parks Universal is leaving Disney in the dust. Avatarland and improving MK don't count. If they don't watch out Disney will become the Blackberry of theme parks.
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You simply cannot compare Universal Parks to Disney. We did that the first time we went and were somewhat disappointed. However, we went back last March and totally immersed ourselves in the whole Universal trip, like we'd done previously at WDW. We really did enjoy it more. We stayed at the Royal Pacific (overpriced. but beautiful) got a whole package that gave us a free day's admission and front of line access. DS Loved it! The convenience was wonderful. I can honestly say the only downside to the trip was an overpriced meal at the Emeril restaurant at our resort. DS was picked for the show at Ollivanders and enjoyed it immensely. I'm a Disney girl at heart, but gotta say, if you go with the right frame of mind, don't compare it to The World, and just enjoy what they've accomplished with things like WWHP, neat rides like Men in Black, fun things like Despicable Me, etc. you will really enjoy your visit. On the side....after hitting the Universal Parks, we went to Busch Gardens for a few days. Beautiful park...AWESOME coasters! I can honestly say that I'm thrilled to be taking the youngest grandkids to Disney this coming March, but would not hesitate to take them to Universal Parks or Busch Gardens in the future.
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They just aren't the same. You can't compare them. They have a Nickelodeon area for kids if memory serves me right. It's a really neat park. It's really pretty. Universal is such a fun place!! 
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